Showers, storms in the forecast for today

Scattered showers and storms will dot the sky today, especially in the afternoon and evening. We will have to monitor the threat for severe weather. Strong wind, hail, frequent lightning and heavy rain will be the main concerns.

It will be warm and humid with a high in the middle 80s. Things will calm down late tonight and we will have just a slight chance for a couple of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A mainly dry forecast will then take hold until late next weekend. Temperatures will fall below average with highs near 80 on Tuesday. Highs in the 70s will stick around for much of the rest of the week.

It seems that the 4th of July parades and fireworks displays will go off without a hitch.